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{{Infobox Windows component
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| name = Indexing Service
| name = Indexing Service
| screenshot = Indexing Service Query Form.PNG
| screenshot = Indexing Service Query Form.PNG
| screenshot_size = 300px
| screenshot_size = 300px
| caption = The Indexing Service Query Form, used to query Indexing Service catalogs, hosted in [[Microsoft Management Console]].
| caption = The Indexing Service Query Form, used to query Indexing Service catalogs, hosted in [[Microsoft Management Console]].
| type = [[Desktop search]]
| developer = [[Microsoft]]
| service_name = Indexing Service
| replaced_by = [[Windows Search]]
| service_name = Indexing Service
| service_description = Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers; provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language.
| replaced_by = [[Windows Search]]
| operating system = [[Microsoft Windows]]
| genre = [[Desktop search]]
| included_with = [[Windows NT 4.0#Option Pack|Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack]]<ref name="MIS-Intro" /><br/>[[Windows 2000]]<ref name="MIS-v3" /><br/>[[Windows XP]]<ref name="TnC-144" /><br/>[[Windows Server 2003]]<ref name="TnC-144" /><br/>[[Windows Server 2008]]<ref name="WIS-Install2008" />
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'''Indexing Service''' (originally called '''Index Server''') was a [[Windows service]] that maintained an index of most of the [[Computer file|files]] on a computer to improve searching performance on PCs and corporate [[computer network]]s. It updated indexes without user intervention. In [[Windows Vista]] it was replaced by the newer [[Windows Search]] Indexer. The [[IFilter]] plugins to extend the indexing capabilities to more file formats and protocols are compatible between the legacy Indexing Service how and the newer Windows Search Indexer.

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'''Indexing Service''' (originally called '''Index Server''') was a [[Windows service]] that maintained an index of most of the [[Computer file|files]] on a computer to improve searching performance on PCs and corporate [[computer network]]s. It updated indexes without user intervention. In [[Windows 7]], it has been replaced by a newer [[Windows Search]] indexer. The [[IFilter]] plugins to extend the indexing capabilities to more file formats and protocols are compatible between the legacy Indexing Service and the newer Windows Search indexer.


== History ==
== History ==
Indexing Service was a [[desktop search]] service included with [[Windows NT 4.0#Option Pack|Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack]]<ref name="MIS-Intro" /> as well as [[Windows 2000]] and later.<ref name="MIS-v3" /><ref name="TnC-144" /><ref name="WIS-What" /> The first incarnation of the indexing service was shipped in August 1996<ref name="MIS-Intro" /> as a content search system for Microsoft's web server software, [[Internet Information Services]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2011}} Its origins, however, date further back to Microsoft's [[Cairo (operating system)|Cairo operating system]] project, with the component serving as the Content Indexer for the [[Object File System]]. Cairo was eventually shelved, but the content indexing capabilities would go on to be included as a standard component of later Windows desktop and server operating systems, starting with [[Windows 2000]], which includes Indexing Service 3.0.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the Indexing Service |url=https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/desktop/indexsrv/what-s-new-in-indexing-service |publisher=Microsoft |accessdate=August 10, 2018}}</ref>
Indexing Service was a [[desktop search]] service included with [[Windows NT 4.0#Option Pack|Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack]]<ref name="MIS-Intro" /> as well as [[Windows 2000]] and later.<ref name="MIS-v3" /><ref name="TnC-144" /><ref name="WIS-What" /> The first incarnation of the indexing service was shipped in August 1996<ref name="MIS-Intro" /> as a content search system for Microsoft's web server software, [[Internet Information Services]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2011}} Its origins, however, date further back to Microsoft's [[Cairo (operating system)|Cairo operating system]] project, with the component serving as the Content Indexer for the [[Object File System]]. Cairo was eventually shelved, but the content indexing capabilities would go on to be included as a standard component of later Windows desktop and server operating systems, starting with [[Windows 2000]], which includes Indexing Service 3.0.<ref name="about">{{cite web |title=About the Indexing Service |date=31 May 2018 |url=https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/desktop/indexsrv/what-s-new-in-indexing-service |publisher=Microsoft |access-date=10 August 2018}}</ref>


In [[Windows Vista]], the content indexer was replaced with the [[Windows Search]] indexer which was enabled by default. Indexing Service is still included with Windows Server 2008 but is not installed or running by default.<ref name="WIS-Install2008" />
In [[Windows Vista]], the content indexer was replaced with the [[Windows Search]] indexer which was enabled by default. Indexing Service is still included with Windows Server 2008 but is not installed or running by default.<ref name="WIS-Install2008" />


Indexing Service has been deprecated in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.<ref>{{cite web|title=Deprecated Features for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2|url=https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee681698%28WS.10%29.aspx|work=Windows 7 Technical Library|publisher=Microsoft Corporation|accessdate=8 November 2011|location=Indexing Service|date=16 October 2009}}</ref> It has been removed from [[Windows 8]].
Indexing Service has been deprecated in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.<ref>{{cite web|title=Deprecated Features for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2|url=https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee681698%28WS.10%29.aspx|work=Windows 7 Technical Library|publisher=Microsoft Corporation|access-date=8 November 2011|location=Indexing Service|date=16 October 2009}}</ref> It has been removed from [[Windows 8]].<ref name="about"/>


== Search interfaces ==
== Search interfaces ==

Comprehensive searching is available after initial building of the index, which can take up to hours or days, depending on the size of the specified directories, the speed of the hard drive, user activity, indexer settings and other factors. Searching using Indexing service works also on [[Uniform Naming Convention|UNC]] paths and/or mapped network drives if the sharing server indexes appropriate directory and is aware of its sharing.
Comprehensive searching is available after initial building of the index, which can take up to hours or days, depending on the size of the specified directories, the speed of the hard drive, user activity, indexer settings and other factors. Searching using Indexing service works also on [[Uniform Naming Convention|UNC]] paths and/or mapped network drives if the sharing server indexes appropriate directory and is aware of its sharing.


Once the indexing service has been turned on and has built its index it can be searched in three ways. The search option available from the [[Start Menu]] on the [[Microsoft windows|Windows]] [[Taskbar]] will use the indexing service if it is enabled and will even accept complex queries. Queries can also be performed using either the ''Indexing Service Query Form'' in the [[Microsoft Management Console#Common snap-ins|Computer Management snap-in]] of Microsoft Management Console, or, alternatively, using third-party applications such as 'Aim at File' or 'Grokker Desktop'.{{fact|date=April 2017}}
Once the indexing service has been turned on and has built its index it can be searched in three ways. The search option available from the [[Start menu]] on the [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] [[Taskbar]] will use the indexing service if it is enabled and will even accept complex queries. Queries can also be performed using either the ''Indexing Service Query Form'' in the [[Microsoft Management Console#Common snap-ins|Computer Management snap-in]] of Microsoft Management Console, or, alternatively, using third-party applications such as 'Aim at File' or 'Grokker Desktop'.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}

Microsoft Index Server 2.0 does not detect changes to a catalog if the data is located on a [[Volume Mount Point|mounted partition]]. It does not support mounted volumes because of technical limitations in the file system.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319506
| title = INFO: Index Server Does Not Support Mounted Volumes (Revision: 1.0)
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| work = Microsoft Support
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| publisher = 10 May 2002
| accessdate = 1 February 2011
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== References ==
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{{Microsoft Windows components}}
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[[Category:Windows communication and services]]
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Latest revision as of 23:23, 11 May 2024

Not to be confused with Indexing and abstracting service.

Indexing Service
Developer(s)Microsoft
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
SuccessorWindows Search
Service nameIndexing Service
TypeDesktop search

Indexing Service (originally called Index Server) was a Windows service that maintained an index of most of the files on a computer to improve searching performance on PCs and corporate computer networks. It updated indexes without user intervention. In Windows Vista it was replaced by the newer Windows Search Indexer. The IFilter plugins to extend the indexing capabilities to more file formats and protocols are compatible between the legacy Indexing Service how and the newer Windows Search Indexer.

History

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Indexing Service was a desktop search service included with Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack[1] as well as Windows 2000 and later.[2][3][4] The first incarnation of the indexing service was shipped in August 1996[1] as a content search system for Microsoft's web server software, Internet Information Services.[citation needed] Its origins, however, date further back to Microsoft's Cairo operating system project, with the component serving as the Content Indexer for the Object File System. Cairo was eventually shelved, but the content indexing capabilities would go on to be included as a standard component of later Windows desktop and server operating systems, starting with Windows 2000, which includes Indexing Service 3.0.[5]

In Windows Vista, the content indexer was replaced with the Windows Search indexer which was enabled by default. Indexing Service is still included with Windows Server 2008 but is not installed or running by default.[6]

Indexing Service has been deprecated in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.[7] It has been removed from Windows 8.[5]

Search interfaces

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Comprehensive searching is available after initial building of the index, which can take up to hours or days, depending on the size of the specified directories, the speed of the hard drive, user activity, indexer settings and other factors. Searching using Indexing service works also on UNC paths and/or mapped network drives if the sharing server indexes appropriate directory and is aware of its sharing.

Once the indexing service has been turned on and has built its index it can be searched in three ways. The search option available from the Start menu on the Windows Taskbar will use the indexing service if it is enabled and will even accept complex queries. Queries can also be performed using either the Indexing Service Query Form in the Computer Management snap-in of Microsoft Management Console, or, alternatively, using third-party applications such as 'Aim at File' or 'Grokker Desktop'.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b Nareddy, Krishna (15 October 1997). "Introduction to Microsoft Index Server". Microsoft Developer Network. Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Indexing Service Version 3.0". Microsoft Developer Network. Microsoft Corporation. 6 November 2009. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
  3. ^ Danseglio, Mike; Dillard, Kurt; Maldonado, José; Robichaux, Paul (December 2005). Bannecker, Reid; Cobb, John; Tobey, Jon; et al. (eds.). Threats and Countermeasures: Security Settings in Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP (Microsoft Word) (2.0 ed.). Microsoft Corporation. p. 144.
  4. ^ "What is Indexing Service?". Microsoft Developer Network. Microsoft Corporation. 6 November 2009. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
  5. ^ a b "About the Indexing Service". Microsoft. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  6. ^ "How to install and configure the Indexing Service on a Windows Server 2008-based computer (Revision: 3.0)". Microsoft Support. Microsoft Corporation. 3 May 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2011.
  7. ^ "Deprecated Features for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2". Windows 7 Technical Library. Indexing Service: Microsoft Corporation. 16 October 2009. Retrieved 8 November 2011.
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